Gunnar Fox, the arena's general manager, said less than 1 percent of the tickets remain and most are single seats with limited view.

"It's definitely pleasing," Fox said. "We're able to bring in one of the greatest touring bands of all-time and the people of the Lehigh Valley responded in a very positive way."

Tickets for the Sept. 12 show went on sale to the public Friday at 10 a.m. with costs as high as $179.50, or $212.50 after taxes and fees.

Nevertheless, Jim Sutcliffe, vice president of special events for concert promoter Live Nation Philadelphia, said the show was expected to sell as quickly as it did.

"After all, they're the Eagles," he said. "They're one of the biggest rock bands in the world and one of the most respected rock bands, so to open as the first concert for a new venue is really special."

Fox said the quick pace of the sales will almost certainly help the PPL Center attract other major concerts and events in the future.

"It brings a level of confidence to other acts and other promoters," Fox said. "It all comes down to tickets and how many tickets can be moved for a particular show."

While the lowest-priced seat was $59.50, a majority of seats were $179.50 on the arena floor, according to arena seating charts. Others at a higher level cost $129.50.

It is estimated more than half were sold in pre-sale offers for American Express cardholders, as well as business partners of the arena.

The PPL Center will become home of the Phantoms, the minor-league ice hockey affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, during their next season starting in September.